Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Construction Manager",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Construction Manager of the Year at Conference from
Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB], which we summarised at the time by saying "CIOB conferences on the management of heritage and conservation projects".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release New Stratford accommodation awarded Beacon status from
Tube Lines: "Lyn Brown MP presents award to Tube Lines for environmentally responsible accommodation".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB]
- take a look at Restoration of Edinburgh 'Mound' wins British gold
which says: "Simon Byford wins CIOB Britain's Construction Manager of the Year for the GBP17million refurbishment of HBOS' headquarters building at The Mound in Edinburgh".
Take a look also at the news release from JNC Solutions, Contract and maintenance works software,
as well as Key appointments at ISG Jackson from ISG Jackson,
and Common Tower Hoist System from UBS from UBS.
See also:
Kingspan frame-up at Manchester skyline central
(August 2007)
One of the most luxurious new medium-rise developments in Manchester has benefited from the specification of Kingspan Frame Sections to help speed up construction, completion and handover
Bramall refurbish 2500 Doncaster homes
(August 2007)
In Partnership with St Leger Homes of Doncaster, Bramall Construction has completed the refurbishment of 2,500 homes in Doncaster under the Decent Homes Programme
Reversing climate change begins at school
(June 2007)
Kier Sheffield recently held a one-day event to promote the green innovations Kier and partners have developed to make Sharrow School the most environmentally friendly school in Sheffield
Building maintenance project for green innovation
(June 2007)
A one-day event to promote the partners who have developed the green innovations at the most environmentally friendly school in Sheffield is being hosted by Kier Sheffield
Eco-homes development brings hope to youngsters
(March 2007)
Unemployed local youngsters given opportunity to find long-term employment through an innovative, environmentally friendly housing refurbishment scheme in Derbyshire led by Meden Valley Making Places
Kingspan Frame Sections save construction time
(February 2007)
New medium-rise developments in Manchester benefit from specification of Kingspan Frame Sections to help speed up construction, completion and handover
Avebury to bring Ikea home build concept to life
(December 2006)
Integrated construction consultancy Avebury has been appointed to oversee the building of the UK's first BoKlok housing project
New software to simplify maintenance management
(November 2006)
Maintenance Manager 50 is a fully functional system to simplify the management of building maintenance works for the smaller business in the construction industry
New flats spring up in record time
(November 2006)
Landmark development in Sheffield regeneration area is going up in record time thanks to innovative approach by affordable housing construction specialist Avebury
Firms attitude to trainees is crucial
(November 2006)
Five trainees who have just gained their qualifications with a leading Shropshire builder are proof that a positive attitude by employers is rewarded through higher quality workforce
News on the Construction Manager of the Year Award from CIRIA
(November 2006)
This year's national Construction Manager of the Year Award has been won by Taylor Woodrow's Jeremy Williams
Site and Construction Managers Award Programmes
(October 2006)
National Construction College announced the launch of its Site and Construction Managers Award Programmes
Countdown to SWMP prompts early action on waste
(August 2006)
Construction firms are being urged to take early action on waste before the planned enforcement of Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) next year
Letchworth Roofing new Special Works Division
(August 2006)
Letchworth Roofing has followed up on the management buy out in late 2005 with a senior appointment and establishment of a new Special Works Division
Celcon Flooring System chosen for housing project
(August 2006)
Celcon Flooring System is saving time and cutting insulation requirements on a major housing project in Birmingham
Milbury Systems fly high
(May 2006)
Concrete specialist, Milbury Systems, has completed the construction of a fly tower which forms the tallest part of Dunstable's new Grove Theatre
MLM shares expertise with Eden Project
(May 2006)
MLM Distribution has been invited to share its certification expertise with the Eden Project in St Austell, Cornwall
1,000th worker welcomed to Fort Dunlop
(March 2006)
With Fort Dunlop's phased opening just round the corner, award-winning property developer, Urban Splash, welcomed the 1,000th construction worker to the former tyre factory and future commercial site
Catnic supports prestigious development
(March 2006)
Davies Homes enlisted Catnic's expertise to provide lintels to suit their requirements at the Talygarn Manor development
Autodesk Buzzsaw key role in Mowlem project
(February 2006)
Autodesk Buzzsaw plays a key role in Mowlem's £94 million schools project
New Sage interface for Construction Manager 50
(January 2006)
New Sage Line 50 Version 12 Interface for Construction Manager 50 on Show for the First Time at Interbuild 2006
Wincro supports Ovaltine building regeneration
(January 2006)
The Ovaltine Building at Kings Langley is the latest venue to benefit from the design and supply input of a masonry stainless steel support system from Wincro Metal Industries
Beta Max interior hoist gives contractor huge lift
(December 2005)
Beta Max interior hoist gives contractor huge lift in $260 million Miami airport expansion project
JNC Solutions and Construction Manager 50
(November 2005)
When Derwent Vale Building Services needed an integrated job costing system they were delighted to find JNC Solutions and Construction Manager 50 on the web
Winner of 2005 Construction Manager Of The Year
(October 2005)
This year's Construction Manager of the Year Award has been won by Sir Robert McAlpine construction manager John Roper
Top construction managers honoured
(October 2005)
Top construction managers honoured at this year's CMYA awards for mastery of technical complexity
Freedom Tower Project on Autodesk Revit Platform
(September 2005)
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP (SOM) has standardised on Autodesk Revit software, Autodesk's Building Information Modelling (BIM) platform, for the Freedom Tower project
Special arch Superlintels solves site problem
(September 2005)
Design of new 18 dwelling private residential scheme on a difficult, narrow site in Burton-Upon-Trent has been solved using 7m long special feature arch lintels from Jones of Oswestry
UBS low profile hoist tower streamlines Tower
(September 2005)
Low profile, high speed hoist system is enabling Carillion to dramatically improve efficiency and speed of elevating materials and personnel at Beetham Tower, Manchester
CIOB supports standards for building Crossrail
(July 2005)
CIOB supports construction code of world class standards for building Crossrail
Autodesk Revit software for Freedom Tower
(May 2005)
Autodesk's Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform, used for the Freedom Tower project, the first commercial building to rise on the former World Trade Center site in New York City
Safety of Big Dig tunnels in Boston
(April 2005)
After inspecting the leaks, United States highway authority confirms the safety of Boston's Big Dig tunnels
News on the Construction Manager 50 from JNC Solutions
(March 2005)
JNC Construction Solutions has launched a new product Construction Manager 50 to simplify job costing and accounts for the smaller company in the construction industry
Jackson makes splash at water centre project
(December 2004)
Jackson Building Services, the special projects division of Jackson Construction, has landed a high profile £1.6m project to create a new water activities centre in Norwich